1
as in reverse
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal
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as in turnaround
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
parents need to be consistent in their discipline policy, as reversals will only undermine the whole process
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Recent Examples of reversal
However, the reversal may take many more days.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Post has reportedly been losing tens of millions of dollars, a reversal from the past decade, when the publication seemed to be poised to be an enduring rival to The New York Times in the ever-changing digital age.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Bruising policy reversals on a number of unrelated issues last year had already weakened Starmer's authority with his party.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Twice last year the Supreme Court expedited review of the government’s request for a reversal of a stay while the case is under review by lower courts.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Post has reportedly been losing tens of millions of dollars, a reversal from the past decade, when the publication seemed to be poised to be an enduring rival to The New York Times in the ever-changing digital age.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2026
Bruising policy reversals on a number of unrelated issues last year had already weakened Starmer's authority with his party.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Twice last year the Supreme Court expedited review of the government’s request for a reversal of a stay while the case is under review by lower courts.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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Harvey scored nine points on 4-of-5 shooting, including a brilliant left-handed reverse layup off one of his three offensive rebounds, and had two steals and an assist.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hybridized by Christian Bedard, this hybrid tea rose features medium to 50-petal count red blooms with a lighter reverse and a mild fruity fragrance.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images To reach the Super Bowl, the Patriots engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in NFL history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, the quick turnaround time of short-haul flights can also put your belongings at risk.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Singer Evan Dando, founder of the alternative-rock band the Lemonheads, was hospitailzed Thursday after sending a fan unwanted pornography, the latest in a long series of setbacks for the musician, who has struggled with mental illness and substance abuse for decades.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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The bill would allow local authorities to determine things like setback standards, shadow flicker standards and sound limitations, but only within certain ranges set by the bill.—
Cami Koons,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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But on Wednesday, Tchekmedyian and Pringle reported that Bass was involved in the revisions despite her earlier denials.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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His defense of Poland’s actions during World War II and denial of any Polish role in the Holocaust has driven outrage from Israel, especially on account of his Jewish heritage, while winning him praise in Poland.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent presidential-election trends illustrate this turnabout.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Since Virginia is one of the few purple states remaining, this sudden turnabout reveals where Democrats and Republicans disagree on higher education.—
Andy Smarick,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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This volte-face was not just about electoral politics.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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The Kremlin has denied any such request was made, which tells you something about how Moscow views the optics of this diplomatic volte-face.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025
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Mahan, who made a name for himself by criticizing the governor on homelessness, found himself in the hot seat with Hilton, who mocked a recent interview in which Mahan praised Newsom’s progress in reducing homelessness at the state level, an about-face from earlier comments.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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An about-face a few years down the line might look hypocritical in light of the new Super Bowl ad the company is releasing to highlight its announcement.—
Dominic Preston,
The Verge,
4 Feb. 2026
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One mistake or moment of hesitation could mean death.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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This feature helps eliminate jerky movements and hesitation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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